CELCIS Blog
Our blog is a hub for perspectives and analysis of issues that matter to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will hear from our staff and guest bloggers on many topical issues where they will be reflecting and sharing their policy, practice and research insights..
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The mistrusting brain and blocked care
Evidence suggests that DDP (attachment-focused family therapy) is effective in helping recovery from developmental trauma. Here's how.
An air of calm
Mark Brotherton, Educational Psychologist, explains how strong relationships between carers and psychologists have been nurtured.
Agents of change
Jo Derrick at Foster Care Associates explans how additional support for foster carers at the early stages of placement helps to improve outcomes.
Reflecting on practice through PRISM
Jillian Ingram from CELCIS, explains how a new model for shared learning has helped child protection in North Ayrshire.
We are open, responsive and actively listen
Michael Stewart, from Fosterplus, gives an insight into a model used to improve foster care practice.
A decade of data
How an analysis of data has enabled Stirling’s services for children develop to better fit their needs.
Joining up the dots – why data analysis is vital in understanding and supporting care experienced young people
Dr Neil Harrison argues that we need to use better data to better understand care experienced young people entering higher education.
Team work works and all relationships matter
Dr Christine Puckering from Mellow Parenting tells the story of a family and how trauma informed care can foster better relationships.
A care leaver's path to university
Many paths to higher education are not straightforward. A care experienced student talks about overcoming such challenges.
It’s a family affair
How a Maori model of improving care has been transformative for a family in Glasgow.